1877: The Dream of Escape

In the aftermath of the American Civil War, and still reeling from its shattering effect on his young life, Tomas Doyle is summoned to the ominous Shearhaven estate by its handsome, enigmatic, and libertine owner—Jackson Vanguard. The mutual attraction is immediate, and the man’s wealth could let him escape persecution. But Shearhaven holds dangerous secrets. Unless Tomas unravels them, his new home could be his undoing.

2024: The Nightmare of Reality

Over a century later, Max Morgan is sick of the limelight and desperate to leave Chicago—and his music career—behind, at least for a while. He buys a disused mansion downstate, hoping to find refuge and inspiration for a new album. But chilling stories about his new home threaten his recovery and budding romance with Ty, a local café owner. If Max can’t face Shearhaven’s dark past, he could lose both his future and himself.

“Atmospheric and mysterious. Huff’s latest kept me guessing until the very end, lingering long after I put it down.” - Michael Moreci (The Plot / Stranger Things: The Voyage)

“A sprawling, multi-generational exploration of dark secrets and unlikely romance.” - Edward J. Flora (In the Shadow of a Broken Spire)